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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.32, 563.22 and 253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.32, 563.22 and 253.64 is: 380.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.32 : 563.22 = 253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.32/563.22 = 253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.32x = 563.22 × 253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.32x = 142,855.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,855.12/375.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.62

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